By TxMAP Teacher
This is a Culture Lesson with 2 Main Parts
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2. Culture Mix and Match
Cinco de Mayo Activity Crossword Puzzles for Middle Schoolers
By LessonLink Teacher
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our students in middle school with these three fun and engaging Cinco de Mayo activity crossword puzzles.
The puzzles are filled with words and phrases related to the history and culture of Cinco de Mayo, making them perfect for teachers looking to add some excitement to their lesson plans.
In addition, these easy-to-use crossword puzzles are a great way to introduce students to Mexican culture and history in a fun and interactive way. This will help you challenge your students to test their knowledge while developing their vocabulary and critical thinking skills.
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The Seven Grandfather Teachings Activities - Native American, Indigenous People
By Kimberly
❤️Looking for culturally appropriate activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about The Seven Grandfather Teachings (The 7 Sacred Teachings) with engaging reading passages, mini readers, coloring pages, posters, worksheets, and more!
⭐️What are The Seven Grandfather Teachings?
It is believed that this wisdom came from the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people, but has been adapted and used by many Indigenous cultures. Each teaching is a special lesson that helps us be better to ourselves, others, and the world around us. (Note: The animals and teachings can vary based on location or Indigenous group.)
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love (eagle), respect (buffalo), courage (bear), honesty (sabe/sasquatch), wisdom (beaver), humility (wolf), and truth (turtle).
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✏️Use the cultural guide and reading passages to teach about The Seven Sacred Teachings.
✏️Use the coloring pages to create an individual or class booklet to read or take home to share with family!
✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display as posters on your bulletin board, hallway or door!
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⭐️ Great for any elementary grade!
⭐️ Use for Native American Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Aboriginal education, Canadian First Peoples education, First Nations education, character education, social-emotional learning (SEL), social studies centers, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gifts, sub tub, intervention programs and more!
⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!
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✅ What You Get: (50 pages)
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☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)
☑ Information on each teaching (7 pages)
✏️Student Activities: (41 pages)
☑ Mini booklet (1 page)
☑ Writing prompt worksheets (7 pages)
☑ Seven Teachings worksheet (1 page)
☑ Seven Teachings word search (1 page)
☑ Cover pages (2 pages)
☑ Coloring pages (29 pages)
✅ Bonus: (62 pages)
☑ Table of contents (2 pages)
☑ What you need to know (1 page)
☑ Color set to use as posters (50 pages)
☑ Answer key (9 pages)
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Geography " Rebus Brain Teaser" Brain Break (Free Resource)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Our brains get tired! Sometimes, they simply need a quick break!
This geography "Rebus Brain Teaser" Brain Break may be just what you need.
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Brain breaks can be used as transitions, breaks in the middle of an activity, something to raise or lower the energy of the group, team-building activities, and more! It is helpful to use these before fatigue, boredom, distraction, and inattention set in!
Research has indicated that brain breaks can help improve self-efficiency in the learning process. They also improve short-term memory, self-awareness, and the learners' knowledge.
This can be used and modified for 5th grade through 12th grade depending on your students' learning ability.
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Día de los Muertos Activities | Interactive Spirit Journey Wheel Craft
By EduEnrich
⭐Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Interactive Spirit Journey Wheel!
⭐This engaging, hands-on activity for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades introduces young learners to Día de los Muertos traditions through storytelling and creativity.
⭐Students build a colorful Spirit Journey Wheel featuring stops like the ofrenda, marigold fields, and family gatherings, where they learn the cultural significance of each.
⭐By spinning the wheel, students share stories at each stop, encouraging active participation and a deeper connection to the holiday.
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Mykhala & Daniela: A Ukrainian Story - Realistic Fiction
By Mark Holmes
This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."
Amid the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, young girls Mykhala and Daniela, refugees, bond over a shared vision of a peaceful Donbas. Inspired by Mykhala's love for birds and Daniela's artistry, they create a bird sanctuary, drawing in various species, notably the Hoopoe, a symbol of peace. Their sanctuary becomes a beacon of hope amidst war, earning local admiration and global recognition. Despite success, they remain committed to their homeland, furthering their education to serve their community. Their enduring friendship and their shared dream leaves a lasting legacy - the thriving Hoopoe Haven of Donbas, a testament to resilience and hope.
There are thought provoking questions (and possible answers) at the end of the story.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.
Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.
Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.
Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.
Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.
Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.
Malala Yousafazi Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Women's History Month
By Veronica Reyes
This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Malala Yousafazi as a Female Changemaker and a Human Rights Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month.
DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS
- Early elementary (1-3)
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INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
By Qiang Ma
Holiday Word Search: Easter (Color and Black Line)
Teaching Social Science/World Holidays through fun activities. Students will have a great time searching for the 32 hidden words. Prep free! Independent! Grade 1-12!
Components:
- 1 Word Search in ink
- 1 Word Search in color
- 1 Word Search Solution in ink
- 1 Word Search Solution in color
“Holiday Word Search: Easter” Word List:
BASKET, BONNET, BUNNY, CANDY, CELEBRATE, CHOCOLATE, CONTEST, CUSTOM, DECORATE, DYE, EASTER, FESTIVAL, EGG HUNTS, FLOWER, GOOD FRIDAY, GRASS, HIDE, HOLIDAY, HOP, HOPE, LEGEND, LIFE, LILIES, JOY, MIRACLE, PAINT, PARADE, RELIGIOUS, SPRING, SUNDAY, SYMBOL, TULIPS
This product is also inside the bundle Word Search: Holidays Around The World.
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Related Lesson:
Close Reading: Easter
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Science:
Science Word Search: Plant Unit
Science Word Search: Apples
Science Word Search: Corn
Science Word Search: Flowers
Science Word Search: Fruit
Science Word Search: Pumpkins
Science Word Search: Seeds & Plants
Science Word Search: Trees
Science Word Search: Vegetable
Science Word Search: Animal Unit
Science Word Search: Animal Facts
Science Word Search: Amphibian Facts
Science Word Search: Arachnid Facts
Science Word Search: Bird Facts
Science Word Search: Fish Facts
Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle
Science Word Search: Insect Facts
Science Word Search: Insect Names
Science Word Search: Bees
Science Word Search: Butterflies
Science Word Search: Ladybugs
Science Word Search: Mammal Facts
Science Word Search: Bats
Science Word Search: Horse
Science Word Search: Whales
Science Word Search: Wolf
Science Word Search: Reptile Facts
Science Word Search: Environment Unit
Science Word Search: Environment
Science Word Search: Caves
Science Word Search: Coral Reef
Science Word Search: Desert
Science Word Search: Marshes & Swamps
Science Word Search: Rain Forest
Science Word Search: Recycle
Science Word Search: Weather Unit
Science Word Search: Hurricanes
Science Word Search: Rain
Science Word Search: Snow
Science Word Search: Tornadoes
Science Word Search: Water Cycle
Science Word Search: Weather
Science Word Search: Seasons 5 in 1 Bundle
Science Word Search: Seasons Basic
Science Word Search: Spring
Science Word Search: Summer
Science Word Search: Autumn
Science Word Search: Winter
Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle
Science Word Search: Space
Science Word Search: Galaxies
Science Word Search: Solar System
Science Word Search: Moon
Science Word Search: Earth
Science Word Search: Matter & Energy
Science Word Search: States of Matter
Science Word Search: Health & Nutrition
Science Word Search: Coronavirus
Science Word Search: Simple Machines
Science Word Search: Light
Science Word Search: Sound
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Word Search: Holidays Around The World
Holiday Word Search: Chinese New Year
Holiday Word Search: Christmas
Holiday Word Search: Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Bundle
Holiday Word Search: Cinco de Mayo
Holiday Word Search: Columbus Day
Holiday Word Search: Diwali
Holiday Word Search: Election Day
Holiday Word Search: Earth Day
Holiday Word Search: Easter
Holiday Word Search: Halloween
Holiday Word Search: Hanukkah
Holiday Word Search: Independence Day
Holiday Word Search: Kwanzaa
Holiday Word Search: Labor Day
Holiday Word Search: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Holiday Word Search: Memorial Day
Holiday Word Search: Mother's Day
Holiday Word Search: Passover
Holiday Word Search: Presidents' Day
Holiday Word Search: Ramadan
Holiday Word Search: St. Patrick's Day
Holiday Word Search: Thanksgiving
Holiday Word Search: Valentine's Day
Holiday Word Search: Veterans Day
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Character Education Word Search: Cooperation
Character Education Word Search: Honesty
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Luck of the Irish: Find the Lucky Things Worksheet
By Sean Alexander Dennison
Set off on a treasure hunt for charms and clovers with our "Luck of the Irish" worksheet, the perfect St. Patrick's Day activity for students to discover the symbols of luck associated with this joyous holiday. This engaging worksheet not only educates but also entertains, as children seek out hidden tokens of fortune and learn about their historical significance.
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Why Study History? Our Past Shapes our Present(Back to School Activity)
By Gail Hennessey
Why learn Social Studies?
"Why do We Have to Learn History?" Students always ask me this question. My
answer-much of what we have today was because of things developed by people that lived long ago.This reading activity shares many things we have today thanks to previous cultures. I've included several comprehension questions and two extension activities.
This reading is great for those asking,"Why study History?"
Reading Passages:
George Washington and the Camel
Calvin Coolidge and the “Pennsylvania Avenue Zoo”
John Quincy Adams Takes a Swim
Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Cheese
Sojourner Truth
Santa Fe Trail: Wind WagonThomas
Revolutionary War Heroine: Catherine “Kate” Moore
Barry(Battle of Cowpens)
Enheduanna, First Known Poet in History
Artemisia(Female Naval Commander during the Battle of Salamis)
Hanno: Phoenician Explorer
Ramses the Great
Hatshpsut
Hammurabi
Alexander the Great
Aesop
Socrates
Hannibal
Hypatia: First Woman Mathematician
Aglaonike(Greek astronomer)
Agnodice(First Female Doctor of Ancient Greece)
Julius Caesar
Archimedes
Sparticus
Diocles
Joan of Arc
Phillis Wheatley
Mary Anning
Caroline Herschel
Sophie Brahe: Astronomer and Horticulturist
Hildegard of Bingen(Middle Ages)
Aida de Acosta(First Woman to Fly a Powered Aircraft)
Women’s Suffrage: The Silent Sentinels
History of Pretzels
History of Marshmallows
History of Tulips
Snowmen in History
History of April Fools’ Day
Great Wall of China
Eiffel Tower
Ayres Rock(Uluru)
Taj Mahal
Travel to Iceland
Travel to Greece
Travel to Japan
Free-What is Thanksgiving? Digital History Lesson, Question & Answer, Google
By Kiwious About Vocab
What is Thanksgiving? - A HISTORY MINI-LESSON
This 10 slide digital Google Slide Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.
What Belongs? Holidays - Cut Sort and Paste Activities - Year Long
By Three Little Homeschoolers
Looking for fun, no-prep activities to add to your classroom or homeschool? These cut, sort, and paste activity worksheets are perfect for practicing scissor skills, for sorting centers, as morning work or for early finishers, or as a fun supplement to holiday learning!
Part of the "What Belongs?" Series, the Holiday unit covers 15 holidays for full year learning. Each holiday comes with a full color sorting worksheet, two versions of the worksheet in black and white, plus a "what is missing" worksheet where students complete a holiday picture. This set also includes multiple holiday sorting worksheets so students can compare two or four holidays at once. Please see the preview above for a look at all the included worksheets!
Includes activities for the following holidays: Halloween, Remembrance Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Earth Day, Ramadan, Independence Day, and Canada Day.
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*Total of 39 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*
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What Belongs? Holidays
What Belongs? Places/Habitats
What Belongs? Seasons
What Belongs? Rooms of the House
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Main Idea Black History Facts Game: CCSS & TEKS NO PREP 70+ Big Idea Passages
By zaney laney learning
Engage, Explore, and Empower with Black History!
Discover an interactive Black History main idea game designed to captivate learners while reinforcing critical English Language Arts and Social Studies skills. This simple, no-prep, digital resource features randomized passages and questions about prominent figures, lesser-known people, places, events, and fascinating facts from Black History, ensuring replayability and year-round engagement.
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Make History Interactive! Perfect for Black History Month or year-round learning, this resource makes history come alive. Empower your students to explore, learn, and grow with a tool that combines education and entertainment.
Try a preview now! Don’t miss the chance to bring Black History to life in your classroom. Grab this engaging, replayable game today!
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You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
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If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
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Orange Shirt Day Printables - No Prep - Indigenous Education Canada
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Four NO prep activities for elementary students to prepare for Orange Shirt Day. Two colouring page posters and two writing prompts. For primary students as this is a beginners resource. Check out my Orange Shirt Day bundle for more in depth lessons and activities.
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Page 3: Colouring Page Poster # 2
Page 4: "I wear an orange shirt..." writing prompt activity
Page 5: "today I wear orange because..." writing prompt activity
Page 6: small orange shirt cut outs
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Engaging Martin Luther King Activities | Teach Cultural Diversity | ELA Focused
By Sweet Maple Teaching
Embark on a meaningful journey through history with our inspiring teaching resource on TeachShare, dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Engage your students with captivating hands-on activities, such as creating a classroom peace wreath and crafting big words graffiti. Dive into language arts with our comprehensive materials, featuring word sorts, phonics coloring sheets, and syllable sorts that promote both literacy skills and historical understanding. This resource not only enriches academic learning but also underscores the importance of teaching about our history and the transformative impact of individuals like MLK. Empower your students with the knowledge of inspiring changes that have shaped our nation, fostering a sense of unity and justice. Spark thoughtful discussions and instill a sense of civic responsibility with this essential resource that brings history to life in the classroom.
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Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Set Inspirational Quotes
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you need an inclusive and engaging bulletin board? Do you want to support your students in learning about Native American culture? Then download my Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Set Inspirational Quotes.
These 10 inspirational quotes by Native Americans and Indigenous People are perfect for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. With quotes from Cheyenne, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi, and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your upper elementary students.
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To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!
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10 unique quotes by Native American and Indigenous People
3 different "Title" posters for your bulletin board including the following:
"OCTOBER 11 is Indigenous Peoples' Day"
"NOVEMBER is Native American Heritage Month"
"NOVEMBER is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month"
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Black history month Bulletin Board posters | famous icons-Heroes Quote banners
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Celebrate Black History Month with this inspiring set of Bulletin Board Posters featuring Famous Icons and Heroes Quote Banners. Each poster highlights the powerful words of notable Black figures, from civil rights leaders to cultural icons. These quote banners are designed to create a meaningful classroom display that fosters discussion and reflection on the contributions of these Black history heroes.
Ideal for decorating bulletin boards, classrooms, and learning spaces during Black History Month, these quote posters add an impactful touch to any educational environment.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Prompts Grades 3-5
By Abigail J McClellan
Get your students thinking about Martin Luther King Jr., his noble accomplishments, and what they can do to change the world in these five MLK Jr. inspired writing prompts.
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By WhatsPoppinInK
This is the most adorable Ruby Bridges craft to add to your studies on Ruby Bridges. Students get to color, cut, and design Ruby's First Grade classroom! This makes the best bulletin board and is very student friendly.
By SOWMYA SUGUMARAN
This product contains 9 slides with lots of pictures, map to teach the festival of Diwali. This can be used independently or paired with the Diwali Reading Packet.
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